Entree: Mexico – Mexican-Style One-Pot Beef and Pepper Rice

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Total 35 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 3 bell peppers, sliced (approx. 1 1/2 lb (680 g) total)
- 1 cup (185 g) uncooked rice
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion (6 oz (170 g))

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or shallow pot, brown ground beef with sliced onion over medium heat until beef is cooked through and onion is soft.
3. Add sliced bell peppers and tomato sauce; simmer until peppers are tender and sauce is warm, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Stir cooked rice into the beef and pepper mixture, mixing thoroughly and heating until everything is evenly combined. Serve hot.